Sanctuary Beach Resort is an oceanfront hotel in Marina, California, set across 19 acres of shoreline. Accommodations are located in bungalows along the beach, featuring private patios or terraces with views of the Pacific Ocean. This property caters to couples, families, and pet owners looking for a coastal retreat. It offers on-site dining, a spa, and spaces for events and weddings, situated about two hours south of San Francisco.
Should you book Sanctuary Beach Resort?
A beachfront stay with ocean views, on-site dining, and spa services.
Best for
- Oceanfront bungalows
- Pet-friendly stays
- On-site spa and dining
- Coastal relaxation
Maybe not ideal for
- Rooms clustered in bungalows
- Some rooms offer distant ocean views
Oceanfront bungalows
Accommodations are situated in bungalows along the beach, offering ocean views. Many feature private patios or terraces, gas fireplaces, and wet bars, providing a direct connection to the coastal setting.
Dining and wellness
The on-site Salt Wood Kitchen & Oysterette features a live-fire kitchen and oyster bar, serving ingredient-driven American cuisine. The Renewal Studio & Spa provides seaside-inspired massages and facials.
Coastal activities
Guests can enjoy nightly private bonfires on the beach, yoga sessions, and guided nature walks through the nearby Marina Dunes Preserve. The resort also offers a heated outdoor swimming pool.
Event spaces
The resort provides indoor and outdoor venues suitable for hosting meetings, executive retreats, weddings, and other events, equipped with modern technology.
Rooms & rates
What you'll enjoy
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Amenities & facilities
Most popular facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free Wifi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free parking
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Beachfront
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
Great for your stay
- Restaurant
- Parking
- Private bathroom
- Spa and wellness center
- View
- Pet friendly
- Terrace
- Bath
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bath or shower
- Slippers
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Bathrobe
Bedroom
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
- Alarm clock
View
- Sea view
- View
Outdoors
- Outdoor fireplace
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Beachfront
- Outdoor dining area
- Sun deck
- Private beach area
- Patio
Location
3295 Dunes Drive, Marina, CA 93933, United States, Marina, California
Sanctuary Beach Resort is located in Marina, California.
5 sights nearby, the closest being Marina State Beach at 0.2 mi; the nearest bus station, MST bus terminal, is 1.3 mi away.
Things to do nearby
- Marina State Beachbeach0.2 mi
- North Marinabeach0.2 mi
- Marina Dunes Natural Preservenature reserve0.8 mi
- Marina City Parkpark0.8 mi
- Gloria Jean Tate Parkpark1.3 mi
Straight-line distances from the property · data © OpenStreetMap contributors
What guests say
9.1 / 10 · Wonderful on Booking.com, from 302 guest reviews
Sanctuary Beach Resort earns overwhelmingly enthusiastic reviews for its stunning beachfront setting, serene atmosphere, and consistently warm, attentive staff — with guests regularly returning for the ocean views, nightly bonfires, on-site spa, and dog-friendly environment. The handful of criticisms are minor — most notably the higher price point, lack of air conditioning in some rooms, and limited in-room amenities — but very few guests felt these outweighed the overall experience. Sentiment across the 30 reviews is strongly positive, with the majority rating their stay a perfect score.
Reviews scoring 9–10: 24 · average 9.9
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Reviews scoring 7–9: 6 · average 8
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Good to know
Frequently asked questions
What are the dining options at the resort?
Salt Wood Kitchen & Oysterette serves New American cuisine with a focus on local produce and seafood, featuring a live-fire kitchen and oyster bar. In-room dining is also available for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
What amenities are in the rooms?
Rooms feature flat-screen TVs, fireplaces, MP3 docking stations, tea/coffee makers, bathrobes, slippers, and hairdryers. Some rooms include wet bars and private patios or terraces.
Is parking available?
Yes, free parking is available for guests at the hotel.
Does the resort have a spa?
The Renewal Studio & Spa offers seaside-inspired holistic wellness treatments, including massages and facials, using organic and seaweed-based ingredients. It is open Thursday to Tuesday.
Are pets allowed?
Yes, the resort is pet-friendly and offers a dedicated Pawtio Menu at Salt Wood Kitchen & Oysterette.
What kind of views can I expect?
Rooms offer views of the Pacific Ocean, Monterey Bay, and the surrounding dunes. Some rooms have direct oceanfront views, while others provide partial or distant ocean vistas.
Are there options for events?
The resort has elegant indoor and outdoor venues suitable for hosting meetings, retreats, weddings, and other events, equipped with state-of-the-art technology.
What activities are offered on-site?
On-site activities include nightly private bonfires on the beach, yoga sessions, and access to a heated outdoor swimming pool. There is also a meditation garden.